The countdown to Sunday’s team show jumping qualifier in Sligo is on. 24 teams will line out on the day for this most hotly contested of all competitions. We’ll be represented by two fine teams, as follows: Damien on Trial and Error Nadine on Molly Anne on (Kiltown Miss) Molly Leo on Cool Cormac onContinue reading “Pulses start to race in anticipation of team show jumping qualifier”
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Congratulations Gaeltachts
While several of our regular dressage riders were letting their hair down at Carrickfinn this weekend, the diligent Gaeltachts travelled to Ballinasloe for the regional team dressage qualifier. They hit the jackpot and returned with a great haul of rosettes. One of their two teams qualified by finishing in second place while the second teamContinue reading “Congratulations Gaeltachts”
Sunday 30 June confirmed as new Derby date
Clear your diaries! Our Derby & Dressage Show will take place on Sunday 30 June. Hopefully it will suit most people and we look froward very much to a great day’s sport.
Camping anybody?
With hailstones pelting the windows this morning and temperatures around the levels we expect in early March, it might seem ridiculous to even contemplate camping at Carrickfinn this weekend. But if we all pretend not to notice the reasonably positive weather forecast and assume that conditions will be diabolical, maybe we’ll enjoy a little bitContinue reading “Camping anybody?”
*Updated with photos* Chestnut filly foal brings light back into Orla’s life
After last weekend’s blow, yesterday gave Orla one of the great thrills of a horse owner’s life. Her old friend Molly gave birth to a healthy chestnut filly foal who opens a new chapter in her owner’s life with horses. This young lady is by Lancelot, a fine jumping stallion standing with the Kennedys inContinue reading “*Updated with photos* Chestnut filly foal brings light back into Orla’s life”
Success at all age levels for Donegal riders in Sligo
Even with Charlie Vial, Cormac and Patricia Warren contributing to the good news from Benbulben’s show, it was Lawrence Smyth as usual who made the headline in the local papers! Well done everybody. Donegal Democrat report
Derby & Dressage Show is postponed as rain claims first scalp of 2013
Although May has been the driest month of the year for the past little while, this 2013 edition is frustratingly bucking the trend. After last night’s torrential rain and the further rain forecast for the next couple of days, our show coordinators have made a wise decision to postpone the event. Everybody will just haveContinue reading “Derby & Dressage Show is postponed as rain claims first scalp of 2013”
Beach Show 2013 Schedule – the countdown begins
On a day when the prospects for our own Derby & Dressage Show this Sunday look decidedly gloomy, it’s nice to have the schedule of the Gaeltacht’s Beach Show on Sunday 2 June to brighten things up. It’s a familiar looking line up of classes so we’re guaranteed an absolutely brilliant day of competition andContinue reading “Beach Show 2013 Schedule – the countdown begins”
Some warmth, some rain, and a little bit of sunshine just in time for Sunday…
Many weather addicts have given up looking at medium- and long-range forecasts over the past months – why depress yourself in advance unnecessarily! As we approach our big weekend, it makes sense to have a look at what the experts are saying. Since we’re jumping on grass, conditions in the run up to the eventContinue reading “Some warmth, some rain, and a little bit of sunshine just in time for Sunday…”
A note of sympathy to Orla
Orla, our thoughts are with you. Some of our members know what you’re going through but most of us have lived on the lucky side of horse ownership. Losing Ted so unexpectedly must be unbearable. Not only have you lost your mount — you’ve also lost a new friend along with all the hopes andContinue reading “A note of sympathy to Orla”
Letterkenny Riding Club 